Senior SOC Analyst

Job Title: Senior SOC Analyst Location: Washington DC Duration: 12 Months (Hybrid Role) Description: Senior SOC Analyst with 6-10 years of experience, monitors, analyzes and responds to security issues, investigate attacks with other team members, assist in building situational awareness and implementing and incorporating multiple tools and technologies Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity with relevant experience in network operations or helpdesk support, especially with certifications • 5+ years of experience with incident response or security operations center support • Experience with security tools and techniques used by Incident Response Teams • Experience with incident management and response activities across the incident life cycle • Knowledge of how data is collected and analyzed from a variety of tools and sources, including IDS alerts, firewall logs, web logs, and network traffic logs, to identify IOCs or malicious TTPs • Ability to identify, detect, respond, and mitigate sophisticated threats to the client enterprise environment • Ability to adapt communications styles and messaging for professionals at all levels • Cybersecurity knowledge: Familiarity with prevalent cyber threats, such as malware, phishing attacks, and DDoS attacks, is crucial. Grasping the concepts of anomaly identification and incident response will enable you to effectively identify and mitigate potential threats. • Technical expertise: Proficiency in using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions can significantly enhance your ability to detect suspicious activities within your organization's network. Familiarity with other security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and vulnerability scanners, is also advantageous. • Analytical skills: will be responsible for monitoring substantial amounts of data from various sources. The ability to quickly analyze this information and identify patterns that may signify potential security incidents is crucial. • Communication skills: Efficient communication is essential when collaborating with IT security teams or reporting incidents to stakeholders within the organization. It is important for a SOC analyst to have clarity of speech when escalating events, and good written communication skills to document incidents as well as suggested steps of remediation. • CompTIA Network+ and Security+

Created: 2026-03-04